AlcoMate Prestige Breathalyzer

by AlcoMate

Product Features

• DOT approved for Law Enforcement: Accuracy +/-0.01 at 0.10%BAC
• US Coast Guard approved
• Pre-calibrated replaceable sensor module technology
• 3-digit LED results display
• Active pressure sensor / Deep lung air sampling

Product Description

Color: Red

The AlcoMate Prestige breathalyzer is the original device in our product line that showcases patent-pending pre-calibrated replaceable sensor module technology. The AlcoMate Prestige breathalyzer is DOT Approved for law-enforcement grade accuracy and US Coast Guard Approved to satisfy the requirements of all marine vessels in US waters to have a breathalyzer-on-board.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.5 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000N5VY7A
• UPC: 853464001058
• Item model number: AL6000R
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,782 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #13 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Tests > Drug Tests > Alcohol Tests

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Consistent and accurate breathalyzer, September 16, 2007

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Brad Willis (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AlcoMate Prestige Breathalyzer, Silver (Health and Beauty)

I am a former police officer and based on my experience, this unit seems to be both accurate and consistent. Obviously, you don't want to use it with fresh alcohol in your mouth, or it's going to give you an artificially high reading.

I note that one person gave this unit one star, and then said that the unit was reading high while acting as if it's the unit's fault that he apparently got arrested for DUI. First off, if in fact the unit was reading high (as much as 50%, as he put it), then why in the world did he get behind the wheel of a car? I can see a beef if it reads low, but how can you blame an arrest on a unit that (maybe) reads high?

Also, when in doubt ***DON'T GET BEHIND THE WHEEL!!!*** Driving while intoxicated is very serious business. It's not just about getting caught by the police, but more importantly, you could kill or maim some innocent person or yourself. I've seen a number of cases firsthand where young children with their lives ahead of them were killed by drunk drivers. Try living with that on your conscience, not to mention the legal and financial consequences.

But the bottom line is that I recommend this breathalyzer. It's compact, relatively inexpensive, and the user replaceable sensor is a big plus. Just remember that it is a useful tool, perhaps even entertaining, but it's certainly not a substitute for good judgement and common sense.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars handy and easy to use, January 27, 2008

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E. Falta "ELF" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AlcoMate Prestige Breathalyzer, Red (Health and Beauty)

I bought one of these for a friend who had suffered a DUI and couldn't afford to get another. We use it when we've been out to a party or drinking after work and want to know whether it is safe to drive. There's been more than once that we went back inside to "cool off" for about an hour before driving home because this thing read over the limit. I certainly didn't feel like I was impaired - it is pretty surprising just how low .08 really is. For me, that is about two microbrews and my friend, three. It does make a big difference whether you've eaten much that day as well. I think the people complaining about this device either aren't following the directions, or aren't willing to believe they are over the limit when they really are. I've never gotten a 000 reading after having anything at all to drink, but have tested it without drinking and every time got 000. Follow the simple instructions and it will work for you too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Features and Accuracy!, September 5, 2007

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Julie - See all my reviews

This review is from: AlcoMate Prestige Breathalyzer, Red (Health and Beauty)

I owned a breathalyzer in the past, and the worst part was periodically having to mail it in to the manufacturer for calibration service. I really like that the Prestige uses the replaceable sensors, so I can just swap them out when it comes time (The test counter is good for letting me know when). All my tests have been really accurate for me, as long as I wait 20 minutes after drinking, like it says in the manual. I don't know about comparing it to police breathalyzers either, I think they cost ten times as much.

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